Rotator Cuff Disorder Surgical Management
- Shoulder
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Frozen Shoulder
- Throwing Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Disorder
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Treatment
- Surgical Management
- Rehabilitation
Surgical Management
Surgery for a rotator cuff tear may be considered if:
- The tear is acute and painful
- It is the dominant arm of an active individual
- You need maximum strength in your arm for overhead work or sports
- Non-surgical treatment methods are unsuccessful
Depending on whether you sustained a partial or complete tear, surgical methods may vary slightly. A debridement is performed at the start of the rotator cuff repair procedure to trim the injured tendon and remove any loose fragments. For a complete tear, you may undergo a procedure involving suturing the two sides of the tendon together. Rotator cuff repair surgery can be performed arthroscopically using a fiber optic scope, with the open method (large incision) or with the mini-open method (small incision). Your physician will discuss all possible techniques with you and recommend the procedure which best suits your injury.
At Geisinger Sports Medicine, we help athletes with rotator cuff disorder recover with the best techniques modern medicine has to offer. If you or your child sustains a rotator cuff injury, contact us today for an appointment at our state-of-the-art facility.
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